Are you familiar with the process of Lesson Study? For this second session, let's discuss this collaborative practice, its pros and cons, and possibilities of incorporating some of its features into our own teaching.
a) What are the benefits of the Lesson Study process? What are some constraints?
b) What outstanding questions do you have about Lesson Study?
General Discussion Guidelines
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This PLC will be open for participation approximately two weeks after it begins ~ so you'll have two weeks to read, write, and respond to a colleague over the span of a two-week window.
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Session 2 Discussion: "What is Lesson Study?"
Are you familiar with the process of Lesson Study? For this second session, let's discuss this collaborative practice, its pros and cons, and possibilities of incorporating some of its features into our own teaching.1) For a brief intoduction into the Lesson Study process, begin by visiting The Chicago Lesson Study Group: http://www.lessonstudygroup.net/05lesson_study_resources.html
2) Read and comment on the article "Growing Together" by Jennifer Dubin, using the link below:
http://www.lessonstudygroup.net/lg/readings/GrowingtogetherAmericanteachersembracetheJapaneseartoflessonstudyDubinJ/GrowingtogetherAmericanteachersembracetheJapaneseartoflessonstudyDubinJ.pdf
Response Questions
a) What are the benefits of the Lesson Study process? What are some constraints?b) What outstanding questions do you have about Lesson Study?
General Discussion Guidelines